{"id":381,"date":"2015-11-20T17:07:55","date_gmt":"2015-11-20T22:07:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beachautobrokers.com\/blog\/?p=381"},"modified":"2015-11-20T17:07:55","modified_gmt":"2015-11-20T22:07:55","slug":"thanksgiving-travel-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beachautobrokers.com\/blog\/thanksgiving-travel-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Thanksgiving Travel Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>With Thanksgiving next week, a number of people are making their travel plans to visit family.\u00a0 Spurred by cheap gas prices, millions of Americans plan to travel away from home by driving.<\/p>\n

Traveling by car remains the preferred mode of travel for Thanksgiving.\u00a0 Even a slight increase in people on roads might wreak havoc on families’ holiday plans \u2014 even Google Maps is trying to help travelers reach their destinations.\u00a0 The organization released travel tips Tuesday using data from Thanksgiving 2014.<\/p>\n

So what are travelers to do this busy time of year?\u00a0 For starters, keep track of traffic trends.\u00a0 Google Maps can report to you which day of the week is the worst traffic day, and you can plan your travels on the other days or at times when traffic will be the least crowded.<\/p>\n

Here are a few more tips for families planning to travel for Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n

– Don’t overpack.\u00a0 Most travelers know not to haul too many belongings with them \u2014 but that doesn’t mean they won’t.\u00a0 The more weight you put in the truck of your car, the harder your car has to work to get you where you are going.<\/p>\n

– Utilize apps.\u00a0 You never know what you might encounter on the road.\u00a0 Apps aid in booking hotels, checking finances and keeping track of scheduled events.<\/p>\n

– Be an early bird.\u00a0 Not all people have the option of kicking off their Thanksgiving break early, but those who can avoid issues.\u00a0 Not only should you think about getting on the road early in the morning, but if you can consider traveling a few days early.<\/p>\n

– Consider alternative routes.\u00a0 There aren’t really any undiscovered shortcuts during the holidays \u2013 at least none that we know of.\u00a0 But those routes of the “alternative” sort might be the next best thing.\u00a0 Here\u2019s where those Apps could come in handy.\u00a0 Use an App like Waze to get you moving on a new, less trafficked route.<\/p>\n

– Think strategy.\u00a0 Always have a plan B.\u00a0 There might be an accident ahead of you and you need to be prepared to possibly be stuck in traffic.\u00a0 Have a stash of necessities ready in the car with you.<\/p>\n

– Keep your wits.\u00a0 People might forget potential dangers like identity theft during the holiday bustle.\u00a0 That’s why safeguarding devices before traveling, making sure passwords are unique and avoiding public Wi-Fi should remain top priorities even when arriving at a destination on time seems most important.<\/p>\n

– Account for the kids. \u00a0Snacks go a long way in keeping kids from getting cranky.\u00a0 If treats fail to keep youngsters calm, you might need to pull to the side of the road and just take a break.\u00a0 Be sure to choose a state rest area or safe exit, don\u2019t pull onto the side of an interstate.<\/p>\n

– Keep pets hydrated.\u00a0 Families taking furry friends on trips don’t have to worry about summer heat, but they should pack a cooler, blanket and harness.<\/p>\n

Beach Auto Brokers has been in business since 1985, Driven by excellence and proudly serving the Hampton Roads community for over 25 years. The Beach Auto Brokers full inventory of vehicles is available for you to look at, test drive, and ask questions about.\u00a0 And our knowledgeable staff is ready to help you.\u00a0 And while you\u2019re here, we\u2019ll take a look at your current vehicle and tell you what its worth \u2013 on the retail market and the trade-in value.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With Thanksgiving next week, a number of people are making their travel plans to visit family.\u00a0 Spurred by cheap gas prices, millions of Americans plan to travel away from home by driving. Traveling by car remains the preferred mode of travel for Thanksgiving.\u00a0 Even a slight increase in people on roads might wreak havoc on […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2,3,5],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n